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Everything you want to know about outdoor decks, decking materials, rails, furniture, finishes, safety, repair...

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Everything you need to know about planning, seeding, fertilizing, irrigating, weeding, maintaining, mowing, and...

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A couple of native Detroiters dive into the renovation of a 1939 house with the help of family, friends—and This Old...

The Detroit House: Before

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Nine months after it went up for auction, an abandoned 1939 house makes a stunning comeback

The Detroit House: After

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When you're trying to sell a house, just a little bit of elbow grease returns a whole lot of cash on your investment,...

5 Weekend Fixes That Boost House Value

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Customizable and interesting ways to create a bold focal point

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This Old House tells you how to find and fix 12 potential trouble spots to boost your home's efficiency and save you...

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Brokers Tell All

These smart upgrades and fixes won't cost you a lot of money, but they could help you clinch a deal if you're trying...

Brokers Tell All: 10 Ways to Boost House Value

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The benefits of vegetable gardening go way beyond cutting food costs. Here's a guide to planning, planting, and...

Grow a Healthy Vegetable Garden

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Turn over a new leaf and plant these versatile alternatives to plain old lettuce. We’ve got tips to get you growing...

Grow Your Own Spring Greens

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No garden? No problem. Try growing your food in containers. Just follow our tips for a plentiful harvest

Pot Up Fruits and Vegetables Now, Feast All Summer

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TOH’s 2016 Idea House uses a variety of built-in storage options

Smart Ideas for Built-in Efficiency Around the Home

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With homeowners increasingly eager to make their own repairs and improvements (have you tried hiring a plumber lately...

Home Inspectors’ DIY Don’ts

From a burglar’s point of view, an attached garage can mean access to the entire house, even if an automatic door...

How to Stop Garage Break-Ins

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On their own, handsome stone pavers expand a home’s entertaining space, but add a fire pit and your yard becomes a...

How to Build a Fire Pit Patio

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Use pressure-treated lumber and PVC trim to create a shelter designed by Tom Silva to keep predators at bay—and...

How to Build a Chicken Coop

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Here's how one couple built a sheltered workspace with a traditional look that enhances their home's vintage charm

The Ultimate Bonus Room Just Might be a Shed

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Use energy-efficient LEDs to cast a warm glow on the deck, stairs, and trees, and you can extend the party (safely)...

How to Add a Little Mood Lighting to Your Deck

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They’re one of the things that make your home special. Here’s how to give them extra love—but not too much

How to Clean Wood Floors

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Ipe is the gold standard, but plenty of other species stack up quite nicely on looks and longevity, often at a lower...

All About Hardwood Decking

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A plain flat-pack dresser gets a vintage-hardware-fueled redo. Then another, and another...

IKEA Dresser: One Piece, Five Ways

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Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a storm door with her active dog in mind

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Detroit house project exterior

A 1939 Russell Woods-area home is restored with help from the community. Watch full episodes on demand here

SEASON FINALE! The Detroit House

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Eight apprentices in our Generation NEXT program will work alongside the TOH master crew to help expand and restore...

SNEAK PEEK! Newton Generation NEXT House

Rhode Island beach House rendering

Every year, TOH joins with a few of your favorite home-improvement brands to build a breathtaking "Idea House." Our...

IDEA HOUSE! Rhode Island Beach House

a two-story brick home is viewed from the side with dark green shutters on the windows and white-framed door in the bottom right, up against yellow siding

TOH heads south to restore and renovate two historic homes with additional apprentices

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Get the look of a full makeover in your bath without the cost of one

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